# Hedgehogs Rochester Day Nursery

Hedgehogs Rochester Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at The Annexe Fort Pitt House, New Road, Rochester, ME1 1DX, in Troy Town, Medway. It is registered for 33 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 12 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Hedgehogs Early Years Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hedgehogs-rochester-day-nursery-2630755  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Annexe Fort Pitt House, New Road, Rochester, ME1 1DX
- Registered places: 33
- Phone: 01634 953743
- Website: https://www.hedgehogsearlyyears.com/hedgehogs-rochester
- Run by: [Hedgehogs Early Years Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/hedgehogs-early-years-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2630755

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 20 December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2630755

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2021 (Reference 2630755). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2630755)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 December 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2630755)
- Registered places: 33 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2630755)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Annexe Fort Pitt House, New Road, Rochester, ME1 1DX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.382816,0.512274

- Station: Chatham, 0.4 miles
- Station: Rochester, 0.5 miles
- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Fort Pitt Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Victoria Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Furrell's Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: The Vines, 0.4 miles
- Park: Riverside Gardens, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Medway there are about 4 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 12 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St John's Church of England Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (March 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Michael Catholic Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (November 2019) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Peter's Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Andrew's School (Rochester) |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| King's School, Rochester |  | 2–18 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Balfour Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Lights Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-lights-nursery-ey494219) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [City Way Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/city-way-day-nursery-103713) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Benjamin Rabbit Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/benjamin-rabbit-nursery-ey477957) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Hedgehogs Chatham Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hedgehogs-chatham-day-nursery-2630754) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Boundary Road Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/boundary-road-pre-school-103788) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Rochester Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rochester-preschool-2768952) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Hedgehogs Rochester Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Hedgehogs Rochester Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 20 December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Hedgehogs Rochester Day Nursery take?

Hedgehogs Rochester Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 33 children at any one time.

### Who runs Hedgehogs Rochester Day Nursery?

Hedgehogs Rochester Day Nursery is run by Hedgehogs Early Years Ltd, which runs 4 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Hedgehogs Rochester Day Nursery?

Chatham is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Hedgehogs Rochester Day Nursery?

You can call 01634 953743 and visit www.hedgehogsearlyyears.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2630755)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hedgehogs+Day+Nursery+Rochester&query_place_id=ChIJR7_v_YrN2EcRgHgkLL69Ags)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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